Israel has given no indication that it would alter its course despite a storm of international criticism and a new attempt by an Israeli human rights group to persuade soldiers to disregard orders to shoot demonstrators with live ammunition. But...

Male detainees, some as young as 11, also suffered a wide range of sexual abuse, including rape, torture and genital mutilation. Investigators said they had documented such abuse in the political security and military intelligence branches in Aleppo, Hama, Idlib,...

Shelling in proximity of #Duma#EastGhouta today, is putting the @UN @ICRC_sy @SYRedCrescent convoy at risk, despite assurances of safety from parties including Russia said Ali Al-Za’tari, UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator in #Syria

Shelling in proximity of #Duma#EastGhouta today, is putting the @UN @ICRC_sy @SYRedCrescent convoy at risk, despite assurances of safety from parties including Russia said Ali Al-Za’tari, UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator in #Syria

Efforts to combat terrorism do not supersede obligations under international law to protect civilians, Mr. Guterres pointedly reminded his audience, taking aim at Syrian, Russian and Iranian representatives who have stated their determination to keep up military action against terrorist...

This category includes casualties caused by suicide bombers detonating in populated areas and targeted killings, but excludes those caused by ground fighting, airstrikes and explosions aimed principally at military targets, like some roadside bombs. Over all, the 84-page report notes,...

This category includes casualties caused by suicide bombers detonating in populated areas and targeted killings, but excludes those caused by ground fighting, airstrikes and explosions aimed principally at military targets, like some roadside bombs. Over all, the 84-page report notes,...